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May 1, 2025

This year has seen two new initiatives held by Saddle Hills County to support education in the region. On April 8, Saddle Hills County moved to provide a one-time grant of $112,500 to Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) to hire a staff member for mental health support. Saddle Hills County Reeve Kristen Smith said […]

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790 km across Alberta for mental health

July 3, 2025

A 19-year-old Grande Prairie local has completed a massive 790-km journey running across the province from Lloydminster to the B.C. border near Demmitt.  Nicole Troyer has run, walked and cycled in a trek that logged 42-km days, across a total of 19 days, all in the name of mental health.  “I've struggled with mental health […]

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Grande Spirit Foundation marks 65 years

July 3, 2025

Much can change over the past 65 years. Today, the Grande Spirit Foundation (GSF) oversees 475 sites and homes,providing housing for over 2,000 individuals. But in 1960, it was a much different story. “At the time of inception, there were two lodges,” said Melissa Coulombe with Wave Media, who spoke on behalf of GSF. “One […]

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PHOTOS: Kickin’ dust at the Rio Grande Rodeo

July 3, 2025
Chuckwagons were moving fast during the evening over the weekend at Rio Grande while the Little Britches rodeo took place on Sunday. On Monday the rodeo action began and continued on into Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Liberation of the Netherlands ceremony

July 3, 2025
A ceremony was held at the Veterans Memorial Gardens on Saturday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian soldiers at the end of WWII. 80 metal tulips were planted during the ceremony by guests and dignitaries, each to recognize every year since the liberation.

PHOTOS: Canada Day across the region

July 2, 2025
Wembley Wembley kicked off Canada Day with the Wembley Fire Department serving up a pancake breakfast at 10 a.m. The sweet surprise was the perfect way to start up the Canada Day celebrations, with a bouncy house, games and activities also hosted at the fire station. Valhalla The annual Valhalla Centre Canada Day parade took […]

O Canada! Canada Day celebrations coming to the South Peace

June 26, 2025
The time has come again to celebrate the true north strong and free, with Canada Day celebrations being hosted across the South Peace on July 1. The Wembley Fire Department will kick off the festivities with its annual Canada Day Celebration beginning at 10 a.m. at the Wembley Fire Hall. A pancake and sausage breakfast […]

Premier Smith hosts town hall event in Grande Prairie

June 26, 2025

Local residents brought their concerns directly to the Premier Danielle Smith on Friday at a town hall event hosted by the United Conservative Party. Separation, disability funding, education, utility bills, and homelessness were key issues.  “What practical reason exists to stay within Canada?” was one of the first questions asked of Smith.  She spoke about […]

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